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Anti-discrimination laws and disability rights

On this page:

Laws and rights of people with disability  
Questions about the laws and rights  
Making a complaint  

Laws and rights of people with disability

It's against the law to treat people unfairly because of disability. Information about discrimination laws in South Australia, Australia and other countries is provided by the Equal Opportunity Commission.

A guide to the law and rights of people with disability is provided by the Australian Human Rights Commission - this guide includes information about:

  • access to premises
  • accommodation
  • education
  • health support
  • public transport.  

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Questions about the laws and rights

For questions or more information about anti-discrimination laws and disability rights contact the Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia.

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Making a complaint

See the making complaints page if you:

  • feel you've been discriminated against
  • feel there's a problem with the support you receive
  • would like support to make a complaint.

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More information

Other websites
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - United Nations Enable
Disability rights - Australian Human Rights Commission
Disability standards for education - Attorney-General's Department
Get access to government documents - State Records of South Australia

Downloads
 
Disability Services - important information for our clients, including privacy and complaints 

Legislation
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
Freedom of Information Act
Plain language guide to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 - Australian Human Rights Commission



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